Server Technology STV-4502E/0C 0U Switched PDU with Per-Input Power Sensing

Overview

The Server Technology STV-4502E/0C is a Switched PIPS PRO2 power distribution unit built for data center racks where outlet-level control and per-input power visibility matter more than saving a few inches of rack space. This is a 0U unit — it mounts vertically along the side of the rack frame rather than consuming horizontal rack units, which matters when every 1U or 2U slot in the cabinet is already earmarked for compute, storage, or networking gear. With 24 IEC C13 outlets and 6 C19 outlets on a single strip, the STV-4502E/0C covers a mixed rack of standard servers and higher-draw equipment like blade chassis or larger switches without forcing you to run a second PDU for the C19-only loads. STV 4502E/0C is the same unit if you're cross-referencing part numbers from a BOM or an old quote.

Key Features

• Switched outlet control: Each outlet on the STV-4502E/0C can be managed independently, so a hung server or a misbehaving switch gets a remote power cycle without a technician walking the data center floor or a truck roll to a remote site.
• Per-input power sensing: The PIPS PRO2 design measures power at the input level, giving you real load data on each feed into the strip — useful for catching circuit imbalance before it trips a breaker during a peak load event.
• 24x IEC C13 outlets: Covers the bulk of standard server, switch, and storage power cords in a typical rack without hunting for adapters.
• 6x IEC C19 outlets: Handles higher-amperage devices — blade enclosures, larger UPS-fed equipment, and dense switches — on the same strip as your C13 gear, so one unit services the whole cabinet.
• 0U form factor: Mounts in the vertical rail space at the rear or side of the rack, leaving every horizontal rack unit free for revenue-generating equipment instead of power infrastructure.
• (3)LE outlet grouping: Outlets are organized in load-managed groups, which supports more deliberate load balancing across circuits rather than plugging in devices wherever a cord happens to reach.
• TAA compliance: Meets Trade Agreements Act sourcing requirements, which matters for federal, state, and other government-adjacent procurement where TAA status is a hard requirement rather than a nice-to-have.

Integration & Compatibility

The mixed C13/C19 outlet layout on the STV-4502E/0C is meant to simplify power planning in racks that combine standard 1U/2U servers with heavier equipment — you are not stuck choosing between an all-C13 strip and a separate high-amperage unit. Pair it with the right power supplies and cabling on the equipment side, and plan feed capacity using a power and infrastructure planning guide before finalizing circuit assignments across a multi-PDU cabinet. If you're standardizing a rack build, browse the broader Server Technology catalog for compatible PIPS PRO2 strips at different outlet counts and phase configurations. For racks running security camera recording infrastructure alongside compute, per-input sensing on the STV-4502E/0C helps flag when NVR or storage array power draw creeps up unexpectedly. Review rack power and PDU options broadly if the STV-4502E/0C's exact outlet mix doesn't match your load profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the STV-4502E/0C TAA compliant?

A: Yes, the STV-4502E/0C is TAA compliant, which supports government and government-adjacent procurement requirements.

Q: How many outlets does the STV-4502E/0C have?

A: It has 30 total outlets: 24 IEC C13 and 6 IEC C19, arranged in load-managed groups.

Q: What rack space does the STV-4502E/0C take up?

A: It is a 0U unit, meaning it mounts vertically in the rack's side rail space rather than occupying horizontal rack units.

Q: What does per-input power sensing on the STV-4502E/0C actually measure?

A: It measures power draw at each input feed into the strip, giving visibility into load per circuit rather than only a combined total.

Q: Can individual outlets on the STV-4502E/0C be switched independently?

A: Yes, it is a switched PDU (PIPS PRO2), allowing outlet-level control for remote power cycling.

Karl Wilson

The STV-4502E/0C is one of the more outlet-dense 0U strips I've specced for mixed-load racks — 30 total outlets across two connector types on a single unit that doesn't eat into your rack unit count.

Technical Highlights:

• 24x C13 / 6x C19 outlet mix: covers standard 1U-2U server cords and higher-draw C19 gear from one strip, so you're not running two separate PDUs for the same cabinet.
• Per-input power sensing (PIPS PRO2): gives you input-level load data, which is what you actually need to catch an imbalanced circuit before a breaker trips during a load spike.
• 0U form factor: mounts in the vertical rail space, so it adds zero competition for the 1U/2U slots your compute and storage need.

Deployment Considerations:

• The (3)LE outlet grouping is meant for deliberate load balancing — plan which devices land in which group during rack-out rather than after the fact.
• With 30 outlets on one strip, plan your feed and circuit capacity ahead of time; per-input sensing tells you about an imbalance, but it won't fix a cabinet that was wired without headroom.

This is the right call for a data center cabinet mixing standard servers with a couple of blade chassis or larger switches, where you want outlet-level remote control and real per-circuit visibility without giving up rack space to do it.